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It was like taking a test I hadn't studied for over and over again. Meanwhile, everyone seemed to think my life should go back to 'normal' immediately. I should go back to work, 7 Best Water Stocks and ETFs to Buy 08/10/2022 08:00pm • Consider these water ETF and stock options.Commodities went on a tear in 2022 thanks to soaring inflation and supply chain constraints, with the prices of crude oil and natural gas going through the roof. However, one commodity that largely escaped attention was water. Despite being one of the most The Nation's Top 50 High Schools: A Closer Look 08/09/2022 08:00pm • The majority of public high schools in U.S. News' 2022 Best High Schools rankings are traditional public schools, where students are assigned to their local school by district. But the top 50 schools in the rankings look decidedly different, a U.S. News analysis shows. Most offer more advanced cours 7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs 08/07/2022 08:00pm • These ETFs can whet income investors' appetite for yield.Dividends make up a large portion of total returns. When reinvested, they can substantially boost overall performance thanks to the power of compounding. Companies that pay dividends are often blue-chip, profitable, mature businesses with ampl Is bariatric surgery right for you? 08/04/2022 09:00am • This content is provided by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Nearly one in three adults are overweight, and more than two in five adults have obesity. About one in 11 adults have severe obesity – all of this according to 2017–2018 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Sur Tips for Safely Increasing the Difficulty of Your Workouts 08/03/2022 08:00pm • In order to make progress in an exercise program, you need to smartly push yourself out of your comfort zone. If your exercise routine is always comfortable, it's likely not challenging you. Walking the same route through the neighborhood or performing the same strength-training program week after w Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids, experts warn 08/03/2022 05:00am • With more record-breaking temperatures in the forecast for parts of the country, public health experts are cautioning that children are more susceptible to heat illness than adults are — even more so when they're on the athletic field, living without air conditioning, or waiting in a parked ca Self-Reflection for Healthier Relationships 08/02/2022 08:00pm • The dirty dishes in the sink. We've all seen couples arguing over this minor issue in sitcoms and in real life. But how does a tiff about dirty plates transform into a big argument, seemingly out of nowhere? Often, the reaction of one or both partners isn't reflective of the current situation. Inste Curtis Samuel sits out, Antonio Gibson returns to team drills on Day 5 of Commanders camp 08/01/2022 06:16pm • Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during Day Five of training camp Monday in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Follow WTOP’s George Wallace on Twitter and Instagram for updates on Commanders training camp. It might have been the best weather day for a training A Beginner's Guide to Intuitive Fasting 07/31/2022 08:00pm • What Is the Intuitive Fasting Diet?Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that cycles between normal eating and fasting. If you're seeking more health benefits, or pound-shedding potential, from an eating plan -- and you also want to develop inner serenity and a sense of being grounded -- you mig Is the U.S. in a Recession? Watch for These Warning Signs 07/31/2022 08:00pm • After growing for six consecutive quarters following the short, steep, Covid-induced recession in early 2020, the U.S. gross domestic product slipped two quarters in a row this year -- by 1.4% in the first quarter and by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022. It's clear the economy is beginning to slow DC man sentenced to 90 days in jail for animal cruelty 07/30/2022 11:10am • A D.C. man will spend 90 days in jail after he was convicted of brutally abusing two dogs and an alligator. Jaquan Jackson, 35, was convicted on multiple counts of cruelty to animals involving multiple dogs and an alligator last week — 12 dogs that he housed were rescued as part of the investigat Rebuilding and Rehabilitation After a Stroke 07/28/2022 08:00pm • For nearly a century, scientists and health care providers thought that the cells of the brain, called neurons, were "hard-wired," similar to electrical wiring on a circuit board. 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